For directors
Tax help for directors.
Film, TV or adverts, you bring the story to the screen. We'll take care of your tax return, your expenses and your deadlines.
Sound familiar?
Work that comes in waves
A big job, then a quiet spell, then three offers at once.
Paid in different ways
Day rates, fees and sometimes payroll, depending on the production.
January sneaks up
You're in prep for the next shoot, and then the deadline is close.
Making your work happen is a business too.
Directing can mean adverts one month and a short film the next, or years spent getting your own feature made. Some directors are represented by a production company, some find their own work, and some do a bit of both.
We want to hear about the work you'd like to make and how you'd like to be paid for it. Then our advice can support your creative plans and keep the business side steady.
What we do for you
We take care of it all.
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Your tax return, done and filed
Every job added up, so you know what you owe and when.
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Your expenses, sorted
Travel to shoots and meetings, plus the work side of your phone, laptop and software.
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Your books on Xero
Fees and payments in one place, set up and kept tidy.
One useful answer
How do I plan for the quiet months?
Setting a little aside from each job helps. We'll tell you what you're likely to owe and when. Then a quiet month won't bring a surprise tax bill.
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Quick questions
Am I self-employed on every job?
Not always. It depends on the role and the contract. We'll look at each one with you.
Can I claim travel to shoots?
You can usually claim travel for work, like trips to a location. We'll check what counts for you.
Should I be a sole trader or a limited company?
It depends on how much you earn and your plans. Our free report compares the two for you.
Hand over your tax return this year.
Tell us a bit about your work and we'll take it from there.